Sandown Cottages
A golden sand haven on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, Sandown offers a wonderful promenade and plenty for families to do. This part of the coast is popular for kitesurfing and other watersports. The sandy dog friendly beaches make this a great spot for dog lovers all year round so your four-legged friend can enjoy a break with you.Read more
Sandown is perfect for families who love the coast; the golden sands make for lovely sunny days on the beach and with a play area just behind, you can keep little ones entertained when a winter chill sets in. The Sandown pier has a ton of amusements and arcades, including themed mini golf, so everyone can get involved and have some fun.
Although Sandown town centre is fairly quiet, along the coast there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to find something to eat. We recommend the Bandstand as it has a wonderful selection of menus throughout the day and an amazing panoramic view from Culver Downs right across the bay.
From Sandown, you can explore South Wight and West Wight. It’s a great location to get around the South and West parts of the island. In the south, it takes less than half an hour to drive to Shanklin and the journey to Ventnor isn’t much further. Just north of Sandown, you’ll find Yaverland where the beaches are slightly quieter. Further inland is Brading and more to the west you can visit the harbour villages of Bembridge, Seaview and St Helens for more dog friendly beaches and lovely places to eat.
We have 97 self catering cottages in Sandown to show you...
7 nights from £599
25 Palmerston Road
35383 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Shanklin.
Welcome to 25 Palmerston Road, a delightful holiday home perfectly situated in the charming town of Shanklin and just a short stroll away from the golden sandy beach and a good sel...
7 nights from £599
7 nights from £1390
Mountbatten Garden Apartment
36354 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near the beach in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
Mountbatten Garden Apartment is a fabulous apartment stylishly furnished with four en suite bedrooms and comes with a private courtyard including a six person hot tub. Vibrantly de...
7 nights from £1390
7 nights from £527
Westhill View
48822 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
With the golden sands of Shanklin beach a short walk away, this lovely holiday home sits in the heart of town, perfect for traditional days by the seaside and within easy reach of ...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £834
10 Shanklin Manor
35113 bedroom, rural self catering apartment near the beach in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
Dating back to 1863 and converted in 2011, this superb two-storey first floor apartment is located on the outskirts of Shanklin. 10 Shanklin Manor has an elegant, monochrome interi...
7 nights from £834
7 nights from £446
Faithfull Cottage
36002 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in St Helens, Isle of Wight.
Faithfull Cottage is a welcoming retreat situated within touching distance of St Helens village on the Isle of Wight, just a short stroll away from a gorgeous beach, RSPB Nature Re...
7 nights from £446
7 nights from £1428
Newclose Houseboat
52004 bedroom houseboat with sea views in Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Welcome aboard Newclose Houseboat, a beautifully restored contemporary houseboat located in picturesque Bembridge harbour on the Isle of Wight, just a short stroll away from the st...
7 nights from £1428
7 nights from £468
Fir Cottage
36022 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in St Helens, Isle of Wight.
Located in a quiet lane a few steps from St Helens village green, Fir Cottage is a refurbished Victorian semi-detached house, complete with all modern amenities. A great holiday ba...
7 nights from £468
7 nights from £1499
Fortune
43364 bedroom, dog friendly holiday houseboat with sea views in Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Step on board this simply stunning houseboat situated in the picturesque Bembridge harbour, just a short walk from Bembridge village. The beautiful bright yellow door opens to a va...
7 nights from £1499
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Oystercatcher
48693 bedroom houseboat in Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
Set in picturesque Bembridge Harbour with far reaching views out to the Solent, Oystercatcher is a luxurious houseboat, beautifully furnished and just waiting to welcome you on boa...
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7 nights from £551
Lanthorn Cottage
42873 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in St Helens, Isle of Wight
Located in a quiet side street just off the village green in St Helens, this cosy cottage offers great accommodation with a good sized garden, spacious decking and outdoor seating ...
7 nights from £551